Modern military equipment mobilised for rehearsal ahead of National Day parade

T-54 and T-55 are the most commonly used main battle tanks of the Vietnamese armoured forces.

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These tanks, that played vital roles throughout many historical periods, especially during wartime, have now been upgraded with modern fire-control systems, digital technology, and enhanced firing accuracy.

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The T-90, a third-generation Russian main battle tank developed to replace the T 72, is known for its combination of powerful firepower, high mobility, and multilayered armour protection.

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It is equipped with a powerful weapons system and high automation, including ballistic computers, thermal-optical sensors, surveillance equipment, and automatic target tracking systems, allowing it to accurately engage targets in all time and weather conditions.

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In addition to T-54, T-55, and T-90 tanks, the Vietnam People’s Army also operates amphibious armoured fighting vehicles with strong firepower and high mobility.

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The armoured vehicle formation consists of four advanced types, each crewed by three soldiers, capable of rapid deployment across all terrains.

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These modern weapon systems are being equipped to mechanised infantry and armoured units across the armed forces.

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A formation of self-propelled anti-tank artillery also participate in the rehearsal.

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The XCB 01 armoured infantry fighting vehicle, designed and produced by Vietnam’s General Department of Defence Industry, is equipped with a smoothbore cannon, anti-aircraft missiles, and can carry eight soldiers.

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The Truong Son coastal defence missile system is one of the modern weapon systems researched and developed by the Military Industry and Telecoms Group (Viettel). It is a mobile coastal defence system designed to counter maritime threats, with the mission of destroying surface warships at ranges up to 80 km.

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The system is equipped with VSM 01A subsonic missiles and radar capable of scanning up to 200 km, sufficient to detect and track sea targets.

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The S 125 missiles, modernised by Viettel and introduced at the Vietnam International Defence Expo 2024, now boast a target hit rate of up to 90%.

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Notably, the rehearsal also features the Scud B ballistic missile, and Vietnam is the first and only military in Southeast Asia to field tactical ballistic Scud missiles.